LPN Day Shift

DHRM • Staunton, VA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Western State Hospital is seeking new graduates and experienced Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to provide direct patient care in a safe, therapeutic environment for a diverse patient population at a 24/7 psychiatric hospital. The hospital is a 302-bed Joint Commission- and CMS-accredited psychiatric facility serving adults with serious mental health needs. LPNs follow established care and treatment policies and address patient-specific needs across adult acute admissions, geriatric, and extended rehabilitation units.

This is a day-shift position with a set 12-hour schedule over a two-week cycle: 36 hours one week and 48 hours the following week, or vice versa. The available shift is 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Overtime may be required during staffing emergencies, potentially including a 16-hour shift. A $3,000 sign-on bonus is available to LPNs who are new to DBHDS or have not been employed by DBHDS within the past year. First-shift weekend and holiday hours receive a $3.00-per-hour differential.

Requirements

• Knowledge of illness and treatment modalities, including medication administration.
• Ability to implement nursing care plans and provide guidance to other staff.
• Ability to delegate and supervise nursing staff.
• Effective written, verbal, and sign communication skills.
• Ability to work overtime during staffing emergencies in a 24-hour, seven-day-per-week psychiatric hospital, potentially including 16-hour shifts.
• Complete and maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers with the American Heart Association.
• Complete annual competency training, including TOVA III with physical restraints.
• Knowledge of recovery- and trauma-informed care.

Nice To Haves

• Psychiatric nursing experience.
• Veteran or spouse of a veteran.
• Bilingual in Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Provide work direction to PNA staff under the supervision of a registered nurse.
• Maintain a safe, secure, and therapeutic environment.
• Foster healthy interpersonal interactions within adult acute admissions, geriatric, and extended rehabilitation units.
• Observe, document, and report patient treatments, behaviors, and overall wellbeing.
• Administer medications and treatments and support continuity of care through effective communication.
• Promote health and wellness education and monitor equipment functionality.
• Provide skilled nursing care for patients with complex mental and physical conditions within the scope of an LPN license.
• Monitor and document vital signs in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Assist individuals with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs).
• Provide one-on-one direct observations.
• Use de-escalation techniques to manage behavioral situations.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Participate in interdisciplinary teams.
• Complete annual competency training, including TOVA III with physical restraints.
• Maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers through the American Heart Association.

Benefits

• $3,000 sign-on bonus for eligible LPNs new to DBHDS or not employed with DBHDS within the past year.
• 13 paid holidays.
• 12 vacation days.
• 8 sick days.
• 4 family/personal days annually.
• Low-cost comprehensive Anthem or AETNA health insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Group life and optional life insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Continuing education support.
• Training opportunities.
• Exclusive state employee discounts.
• First-shift weekend and holiday differential of $3.00 per hour.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed